6531 midterm review part II Questions And Answers 2023

Marvin has sudden eye redness that occurred after a strenuous coughing episode. You diagnose a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Your next step is to: - Answer- Do nothing other than provide reassurance Which of the following color changes in a pigmented lesion suggests malignant transformation? - Answer- ALL COLORS The Centor criteria for diagnosis of Group A B-hemolytic streptococcus includes which of the following? - Answer- A and B only Mark has just been given a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Which of his medications should be discontinued? - Answer- Nifedipine (Procardia XL) for long-term management of his chronic stable angina. Treatment of acute vertigo includes: - Answer- bedrest and an antihistamine Diagnosis of Crohn's disease is made considering signs, symptoms and: - Answer- Intestinal obstruction demonstrated by plain x-ray of the abdomen Which of the following is a predisposing condition for furunculosis? - Answer- Diabetes mellitus A middle-aged male presents to urgent care complaining of fever, dysphagia, and shortness of breath. The nurse practitioner notes the patient leaning forward in a tripod position and drooling. The clinical presentation of this patient suggests: - Answer- Epiglottitis The differential diagnosis for a patient complaining of a sore throat includes which of the following? - Answer- Thrush The American Cancer Society recommends a flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in persons at average risk every: - Answer- flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) every 5 years Jennifer, age 49, who has a history of hyperlipidemia, has symptoms that lead you to suspect unstable angina. Your next action would be to: - Answer- Hospitalize the client in a monitored setting with pharmacological control of ischemia, arrhythmias, and thrombosis as appropriate. John, age 33, has a total cholesterol level of 188 mg/dL. How often should he be screened for hypercholesterolemia? - Answer- OFTEN